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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.32 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.32 and 171.88 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.32 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.32 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.32 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 77,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.00/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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